{"id":52550,"date":"2025-11-17T14:36:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=52550"},"modified":"2025-11-17T14:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:36:08","slug":"acc-chancellor-named-among-austin-business-journals-2025-power-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/11\/17\/acc-chancellor-named-among-austin-business-journals-2025-power-players\/","title":{"rendered":"ACC Chancellor Named Among Austin Business Journal\u2019s 2025 Power Players"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has been named to the Austin Business Journal\u2019s (ABJ) 2025 Power Players list, recognizing influential leaders shaping the future of Central Texas.<\/p>\n

The annual list, now in its third year, is curated by ABJ\u2019s newsroom to spotlight individuals in our community who are driving the region\u2019s economy, innovation, and progress. This year\u2019s honorees include a mix of leaders from across industries \u2014 from technology and education to healthcare, real estate, and the arts.<\/p>\n

Dr. Lowery-Hart\u2019s inclusion highlights ACC\u2019s growing role as a key driver of talent and opportunity in Central Texas. Since joining the College in 2023, he has championed a bold vision to transform higher education by putting students at the center of everything ACC does, including expanding access, improving student outcomes, and aligning education with the region\u2019s workforce needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis honor reflects the power of what happens when a college and its community share one vision \u2014 a Central Texas where every person has a pathway to prosperity,\u201d says Dr. Lowery-Hart. \u201cWe\u2019re building an ecosystem. When education, industry, and local leaders come together, we create real opportunity. This is not just for our students, but for every family and business in Central Texas. Together, we\u2019re building a stronger workforce, a more resilient economy, and a more connected community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under his leadership, ACC has strengthened partnerships with local employers, expanded innovative workforce programs in high-demand fields like semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technology, and reimagined student support systems to better meet the needs of working adults and families. He also established the Office for the Future to lead efforts that ensure ACC builds programs with responsive learning that address changing workforce needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Check out the full list of 2025 Power Players here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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